Technology Entrepreneur Wins YouTube/MGM Lions for Lambs: "What Do You Stand For?" Video Contest

Eytan Elbaz, a successful technology entrepreneur and the Director of Shake State Productions (http://youtube.com/user/ShakeState ), proudly announces his Grand Prize winning entry in the YouTube Lions for Lambs: "What Do You Stand For?" Contest, which includes a $25,000 donation to a non-profit institution of his choice. This video, entitled "Dear Parents," is a stirring collection of statements from children to parents, reminding adults about the power of tolerance and the evils of prejudice. Eytan plans to select the Simon Wiesenthal Center ( www.wiesenthal.com) as the recipient of the video's cash prize, with proceeds to be allocated among the organization's various affiliates.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) November 15, 2007 -- Eytan Elbaz, a successful technology entrepreneur and the Director of Shake State Productions (http://youtube.com/user/ShakeState ), proudly announces his Grand Prize winning entry in the YouTube Lions for Lambs: "What Do You Stand For?" Contest, which includes a $25,000 donation to a non-profit institution of his choice. This video, entitled "Dear Parents," is a stirring collection of statements from children to parents, reminding adults about the power of tolerance and the evils of prejudice. Eytan plans to select the Simon Wiesenthal Center ( www.wiesenthal.com) as the recipient of the video's cash prize, with proceeds to be allocated among the organization's various affiliates.

"It is a true honor to enjoy this recognition from YouTube and Metro-Goldwyn Studios Inc. (MGM), a lead sponsor of this contest and the distributor of the critically acclaimed 'Lions for Lambs' motion picture, itself a powerful reminder about the importance of thoughtfulness and individual citizenship during a time of international crisis. I hope 'Dear Parents' will have a similar impact on public discussion as it concerns religious and racial tolerance," said Eytan Elbaz, Director of Shake State Productions. "The campaign for tolerance must renew itself with each generation, lest we succumb to fear, hatred and the worst forms of bigotry and discrimination My video is a wakeup call from children to parents, a plea for justice and personal liberty during a heightened period of tension both domestically and internationally."

A Commitment to Independent Filmmaking
Eytan's career in film is a new and equally exciting complement to his distinguished reputation in technology, which includes his work at Advanced Micro Devices and Telos Corporation. He has produced four short films since 2006, which have been accepted to a combined thirty film festivals. "My films incorporate the best of new media with entertaining storylines and inventive writing without excessive costs or expensive promotion. YouTube is a tremendously effective medium for my work, as it enables people to instantly comment about various shorts and publicize my ideas to the broadest audience possible. I encourage people to send me their thoughts about my content," stated Elbaz.

About Shake State Productions
Headquartered in Los Angeles, Shake State Productions creates and distributes original content for the Internet. The company's films enjoy widespread success, and reflect a diverse series of genres and scripts. The brand's library of films ranges from satirical to dramatic to educational.

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